Beyond Politics

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** With a shutdown looming, Democrats are in a desperate fight to make a stand against President Donald Trump's attack on the rule of law, not to mention his perceived political enemies, universities, law firms, science, and our health. Stanford political scientist and prolific Substack author Adam Bonica ( http...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Matt Robison hits his conservative Republican friend Matt Wylie with the toughest question for Republicans right now: when is all of this too much? When do you have to start fighting your own party? Wylie's answer was... surprising. They also address the erosion of rights and liberties under Trump and the nec...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Is the Backlash the Beginning? Matt Robison is joined by author Greg Olear to discuss how blatant corruption and abuses of power by Donald Trump might be opening the door to the rise of a more focused opposition. From manipulating law enforcement to target his enemies, attacking free speech, financial corruption...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***Beyond Politics: The Rapid Shifts in Trump's AmericaMatt Robison discusses the swift changes in the political landscape, focusing on Trump's increasing authoritarianism and its implications. Taken from Matt's recent interview on Howard Monroe's radio show, where they discussed the assassination of...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Navigating the Kirk Crackdown: Democracy, Protests, and Vengeance. The Kirk crackdown has started. The shock and outrage that President Donald Trump and his orbit felt after the killing of Charlie Kirk has transformed into an all-out attack on political opponents, media, and people who dare offer any criticism of...

**Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** The Judicial Branch Is Our Last Line of Defense Against Trump. Is It Holding? Join Matt Robison and legal expert Kim Wehle as they explore the judiciary's role in countering the unprecedented consolidation of power and abuse of the law by the Trump administration. Amid the collapse of checks from the executive...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** The Complex Web of Trump's Global Mess: Unpacking the DamageThe focus starts on the potential for lasting damage from President Trump's mounting failures around the world. Matt Robison is joined by former AP Editor for Europe, Middle East, and Africa Dan Perry to break down the implications of the thorny...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Is Gavin Newsom’s Trump-style social media trolling the future of political communications? Is the key to avoid 45 words that are on a new "no-no" list? Or is all of this worry about how we talk overblown? Matt is joined by Democratic media expert Valerie Martin.01:25 Democratic Messaging Challenges04:4...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Trump's Erratic Moves: Political Games, Poll Numbers, and Global Stakes. Matt Robison and "Trumpland Diary" author Shane Almgren delve into Donald Trump's erratic maneuvers as his approval ratings hit record lows. They explore simpering dealings with Russia regarding Ukraine, his renewed push ag...

**Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** The State of Media: Bias, AI Ethics, and the Future of JournalismMatt joins with conservative commentator Dexter Tarbell on A.J. Kierstead's 'The New England Take' to discuss the current state of the media: bias, weird stunts, the shift from traditional news sources to platforms like Substack, and how...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Jaime Harrison isn’t messing around. The former DNC Chair is trying to get Democrats to break out of scrubbed down, pre-fabbed MSNBC mode and get real. That’s what he’s doing on his new pod At Our Table with some of the brightest minds in the party. And that’s what we aimed for in our livestream today. So what ha...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Trump's Economic Manipulations and Growing Distrust: A Conversation with Howard Monroe. In a special bonus episode of 'Beyond Politics,' Matt Robison joins Howard Monroe's talk show to dive into Donald Trump's manipulations of economic numbers, the ongoing Epstein controversy, and the broader...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** It's been a rough week for US economic news: weak growth figures, rising new inflation numbers, and a cratering job market. So how bad is all of this? There are few people in America who are more trusted on questions like this than my returning livestream guest, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, Mark Zandi. I ask...

In all kinds of subtle, hidden ways, legacy media have been warping their coverage out of fear of President Donald Trump. One of America's foremost media analysts, former Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun TImes Editor Mark Jacob, joins host Matt Robison (worthknowing.substack.com) to explain why he canceled his Washington Post subscription (but not yet the New York Times), how to tell if your me...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***This episode of the 'Worth Knowing' live stream delves into the question of whether the Democratic Party is on the verge of a major comeback, even in the face of the onslaught of the Trump administration. Matt is joined by esteemed political analysts Peter Wehner and Jonathan Rauch, who discuss analyses fr...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Donald Trump's attempt to put out the Epstein fire with gasoline is backfiring, as the MAGA cult rips itself apart. As Trump continues to try to harness the conspiracy theory mindset to his advantage, how will Republicans recover from the anger and disillusionment sweeping their base. The episode provides a d...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** The Cost of Chaos: Trump's Cabinet Under Siege. Matt delves into the turmoil within Trump's Cabinet, particularly focusing on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mismanagement and the recent backlash against Pam Bondi. Joining him is Fred Wellman, former Executive of the Lincoln Project, to explore the d...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Dissecting the Trump Budget Giveaway: Hidden Perks and Pain Points. Matt dives deep into the recent controversial Trump budget bill. Joined by policy expert Ryan MCConaghy, they uncover the hidden perks for big businesses and special interests, along with devastating cuts to programs for the working and middle cl...

Unpacking the Far-Reaching Impacts of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Matt dives into the newly passed Republican budget bill alongside communications expert Mark Bergman. The bill's controversial health and food assistance cuts are set to significantly affect millions of Americans, including the loss of healthcare for 17 million people. With a handful of Republican Senators saying t...

Recent weeks have made deep-seated schisms in both parties explode to the surface. Whether the parties can figure out how to bridge them -- not to mention the larger chasm between the Democratic and Republican parties -- will determine what happens in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. On the Democratic side, the split between mainline Democrats and progressives erupted after Zohran Mamdani&#3...

***Please Subscribe to www.worthknowing.substack.com*** One of the hottest conversations in politics, especially for Democrats, is what the heck is happening with young voters, who shifted dramatically toward Trump in 2024. Obama and Biden campaign veteran Amanda Litman has been working with younger voters and candidates for years with her breakthrough organization Run for Something. Now, she says...

***Subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Navigating the Complexities of the Iran-Israel Conflict with Dan Perry Dan Perry joins Matt on Substack Live from Tel Aviv to discuss the spiraling conflict between Israel and Iran, and the potential for U.S. involvement. They explore the logistical and geopolitical challenges of dismantling Iran's nuclear capabilit...

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Analyzing Authoritarianism, Trump's Tactics, and the PathForward. It's been a tumultuous, unprecedented three weeks in America. Matt is joined by Lauren Goldstein, polling expert and social psychologist, to discuss the psychological underpinnings of Trumpism, the challenges ofmaintaining democratic values...

***Please subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** There's no denying it: Donald Trump is much better off than he was a week ago. Last week, he was getting pummeled by former ally Elon Musk, getting stiffed by wily figures like Putin and Netanyahu, and losing on tariffs, prices, and corruption. This week, the focus has turned entirely to immigration and unrest....

***Please Subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Revitalizing the Democratic Party: A Path to Embracing Change. Matt Robison joins podcaster and former State Senator Burt Cohen to delve into what the Democratic Party must do to regain momentum and connect with voters, especially recapturing the theme of "change." The episode explores the historical and...